Section 1 Flashcards
Learn the vocab!
federal agency responsible for overseeing food, medications, and cosmetics
FDA
a division of the US dept of health and human services that is concerned with tracking the spread of disease
CDC
insurance plan for children that provides low cost health care to families who make too much to qualify for medicaid
CHIP
agency that regulates Medicare and Medicaid
CMS
provides for effective health and human services to enhance the health and well being of all American citizens
DHHS
Vary in sizes from offices that can be privately owned by one of many dentists to dental clinics that employ a group of dentists.
Dental Office
Having a sudden onset, sharp rise, and short course. - Being providing, or requiring short-term medical care
Acute
Slow and gradual progression, long term illness
Chronic
The act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms
Diagnosis